Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
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LANGUAGES, SKILLS, AND CERTIFICATES
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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Sanwal Shahzad ACCA

City of London

Summary

An ACCA-qualified professional with a master's degree in accounting and finance, currently pursuing CTA qualification to enhance tax expertise. Over 5 years of experience in VAT, statutory accounts, CIS, self-assessments, tax compliance, and bookkeeping. Proficient in QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage, managing diverse client portfolios while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proven leadership in team management, driving business growth, and delivering precise financial solutions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work history

Financial Accounts Manager

Zephyr Accounting Limited
London, UK
2023.12 - 2026.07
  • Reviewed annual accounts and filed CT600 returns under FRS 102 and FRS 105.
  • Considered available tax reliefs to improve tax efficiency and transparency.
  • Prepared self-assessment returns for self-employed individuals and investment property owners.
  • Applied relevant reliefs to strengthen tax efficiency and compliance.
  • Managed bookkeeping and completed VAT submissions within agreed timelines.
  • Produced management reports and reconciled debtors and creditors regularly.
  • Produced timely financial reports using bookkeeping software.
  • Handled CIS compliance, ensuring accurate tax deduction submissions.
  • Submitted monthly RTI reports to HMRC, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and terms and conditions.
  • Prepared detailed financial reports for management review meetings.
  • Balanced company accounts monthly to improve accuracy and reporting.
  • Built new relationships through active conversations with potential clients.
  • Delivered assigned tasks within tight deadlines.

Client Manager

Super Financial Limited
London, UK
2021.03 - 2023.12
  • Managed remote team of 50+ employees to manage accounting issues.
  • Reviewed annual accounts, preparing CT600 returns for submission deadlines.
  • Performed bookkeeping checks, verified figures, and maintained compliance with legal requirements.
  • Processed self-assessment accounts, CIS, payroll, and tax filings before deadlines.
  • Held client meetings to resolve matters and retained 100% of clients.
  • Represented clients in meetings with tax inspectors across VAT, CIS, and corporation tax.
  • Managed diverse portfolios, built client relationships, and identified growth opportunities.
  • Supervised and mentored team members, supporting accounting standards and teamwork.
  • Mentored junior staff to improve collaboration and continuous process improvement.
  • Provided customer service of highest standard, building trust and loyalty among clients.
  • Handled all complaints efficiently with excellent problem-solving abilities.
  • Coordinated with internal teams to meet client expectations.
  • Managed client relationships to build long-term partnerships.

Accountant

Accountax Support (Pvt) Limited
Pakistan, Pakistan, UK
2019.06 - 2021.01
  • Maintained ledgers, journals, and trial balances for proper transaction categorisation.
  • Reconciled bank accounts, managed invoicing, and tracked expenses for accuracy.
  • Handled accounts payable and receivable within regular bookkeeping schedules.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping processes for improved efficiency.
  • Applied accounting and bookkeeping knowledge to identify areas of weakness and opportunities for improvement in financial systems
  • Performed bookkeeping using QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage for accurate records.
  • Assisted with budgeting and forecasting to support ongoing planning.
  • Prepared and filed annual accounts and tax returns in compliance.
  • Prepared and presented performance reports to managers on financial outcomes.
  • Developed and analysed KPIs to monitor business performance trends.
  • Established a project for non-established VAT taxpayers for registration support.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.

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Education

MSc - Accounting and Finance

University of Northampton
UK
2021.01 - 2023.01

CTA_Chartered Tax Adviser

Chartered Institute of Taxation
London
2025.12 -

Chartered Certified Accountant - Accountancy and Taxation

SKANS School of Accountancy
Pakistan
2015.01 - 2019.01

Skills

  • Office Productivity: Excel, Word
  • Cloud Accounting: QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, FreeAgent
  • Tax Software: TaxCalc, TaxFiler, Iris

Certification

ACCA

LANGUAGES, SKILLS, AND CERTIFICATES

English
Advanced
Punjabi
Native
Urdu
Native

References

References Available on Request

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Cricket: Right arm fast bowler with good batting skills., Awards: Runner-up in the tournament at SKANS School of Accountancy., Sports and Fitness: Gym, boxing, and running., Music: Guitar.

Affiliations

  • Traveling

Timeline

CTA_Chartered Tax Adviser

Chartered Institute of Taxation
2025.12 -

Financial Accounts Manager

Zephyr Accounting Limited
2023.12 - 2026.07

Client Manager

Super Financial Limited
2021.03 - 2023.12

MSc - Accounting and Finance

University of Northampton
2021.01 - 2023.01

Accountant

Accountax Support (Pvt) Limited
2019.06 - 2021.01

Chartered Certified Accountant - Accountancy and Taxation

SKANS School of Accountancy
2015.01 - 2019.01
Sanwal Shahzad ACCA